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Roderick Beaton
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A sweeping history of the Greeks, from the Bronze Age to today
More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek city-states, led by Athens and Sparta, laid the foundation for much of modern science, the arts, politics, and law. But the influence of the Greeks did not end with the rise and fall of this classical civilization. As historian Roderick Beaton illustrates, over three millennia Greek speakers produced a series of civilizations that were rooted in southeastern Europe but again and again ranged widely across the globe.
In The Greeks, Beaton traces this history from the Bronze Age Mycenaeans who built powerful fortresses at home and strong trade routes abroad, to the dramatic Eurasian conquests of Alexander the Great, to the pious Byzantines who sought to export Christianity worldwide, to today’s Greek diaspora, which flourishes on five continents. The product of decades of research, this is the story of the Greeks and their global impact told as never before.
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Critic reviews
“A monumental, sweeping history of the Greeks covering more than three thousand years right up to the present day. Authoritative, compelling, and beautifully written. A wonderful book.” (Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads)
“A masterpiece, from a towering expert in all things Greek.” (Gregory Nagy, Harvard University)
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The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics - these are the foundations of Western civilization. In The Classical World, eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the reign of Augustus.
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Homo-erotic classical history
- By Gail Norman on 04-28-23
By: Robin Lane Fox
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The Greek World
- A Study of History and Culture
- By: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Robert Garland
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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The ancient Greeks, more than any other early culture, have given us the template for Western civilization, as seen in their superlative achievements in the fields of architecture, political theory, philosophy, science, and art - not the least of which are their inventions of democracy and drama. In these 24 compelling lectures, Professor Garland guides you in a richly illuminating exploration of what the ancient Greeks have given us, and why they’re still important to us today.
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Political correct digressions every five minutes
- By Sofia on 11-11-20
By: Robert Garland, and others
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Thucydides: The Reinvention of History
- By: Donald Kagan
- Narrated by: Paul Hecht
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Donald Kagan—Yale’s Sterling Professor of Classics and History—delivers a compelling new look at revisionismin Thucydides’ classic History of the Peloponnesian War. To determine how accurate and dispassionate the Athenian general really was, Kagan exposes his epic to an enlightening and thorough analysis. Using contemporary and modern sources, Kagan reveals the exiled aristocrat’sbiases, prejudices, and his clear intention to spin events in his own way.
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Some lessons just don't get shared with sons
- By Darwin8u on 09-24-15
By: Donald Kagan
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The Greek Histories
- The Sweeping History of Ancient Greece as Told by Its First Chroniclers: Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch
- By: Mary Lefkowitz, James Romm
- Narrated by: Vivienne Leheny
- Length: 18 hrs and 29 mins
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The historians of ancient Greece were pioneers of a new literary craft; their work stands among the world’s most enduring and important legacies and forms the foundation of a major modern discipline. This easy-to-follow edition includes new and newly revised translations of selections from Herodotus - often called the “father of history” - Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch, the four greatest Greek innovators of historical narrative. Here the listener will find their most important, and most widely taught, passages collected in a single volume.
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Great material....
- By Nom de Guerre on 01-30-22
By: Mary Lefkowitz, and others
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Athens
- A History
- By: Bruce Clark
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Length: 19 hrs and 56 mins
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Even on the most smog-bound of days, the rocky outcrop on which the Acropolis stands is visible above the sprawling roofscape of the Greek capital. Athens presents one of the most recognizable and symbolically freighted panoramas of any of the world's cities: the pillars and pediments of the Parthenon – the temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, that crowns the Acropolis – dominate a city whose name is synonymous for many with civilization itself.
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Audible Version should be re-recorded
- By RAMNY on 09-04-22
By: Bruce Clark
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The Shortest History of Greece
- The Odyssey of a Nation from Myth to Modernity
- By: James Heneage
- Narrated by: Gareth Richards
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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Philosophy, art, democracy, language, even computers—the glories of Greek civilization have shaped our world even more profoundly than we realize. Pericles and the Parthenon may be familiar, but what of Epaminondas, the Theban general who saved the Greek world from Spartan tyranny? Alexander the Great's fame has rolled down the centuries, but the golden Hellenistic Age that followed is largely forgotten. "Byzantine" conjures decadence and deadly intrigue, yet the thousand-year empire that ruled from Constantinople and saved Europe twice from invasion was, in fact, Greek.
By: James Heneage
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A History of Greece
- By: Cyril Robinson
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins
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The story begins in Minoan Crete, but quickly shifts to a dimly understood mainland culture. We follow the heroic deeds of the Mycenians and the Trojan War, the glorious artistic and intellectual triumphs of the Ionians, the turmoil of the Doric invasion and resultant dark age, the slow recovery culminating in the epic Persian wars and the renewed splendor of Periclean Athens.
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Beginner? Start here.
- By The Masked Reviewer on 11-05-19
By: Cyril Robinson
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Justinian
- Emperor, Soldier, Saint
- By: Peter Sarris
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
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Justinian is a radical reassessment of an emperor and his times. In the sixth century CE, the emperor Justinian presided over nearly four decades of remarkable change, in an era of geopolitical threats, climate change, and plague. From the eastern Roman—or Byzantine—capital of Constantinople, Justinian’s armies reconquered lost territory in Africa, Italy, and Spain. But these military exploits, historian Peter Sarris shows, were just one part of a larger program of imperial renewal.
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Good telling of Justinian's reign
- By Amazon Customer on 02-04-24
By: Peter Sarris
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The Ottomans
- Khans, Caesars, and Caliphs
- By: Marc David Baer
- Narrated by: Jamie Parker
- Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins
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The Ottoman Empire has long been depicted as the Islamic Asian antithesis of the Christian European West. But the reality was starkly different: the Ottomans’ multiethnic, multilingual, and multireligious domain reached deep into Europe’s heart. Indeed, the Ottoman rulers saw themselves as the new Romans. Recounting the Ottomans’ remarkable rise from a frontier principality to a world empire, historian Marc David Baer traces their debts to their Turkish, Mongolian, Islamic, and Byzantine heritage.
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Great except for pronunt of Turkish names
- By Anonymous User on 11-04-22
By: Marc David Baer
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Greek Mythology Explained
- A Deeper Look at Classical Greek Lore and Myth
- By: Marios Christou, David Ramenah
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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A fascinating take on classical Greek stories: Discover six classic Greek myths in this exciting retelling that paints both famous and lesser known characters in a whole new light. Follow the likes of Odysseus, Lamia, Bellerophon, Icarus, Medusa, and Artemis as their fates are revealed through bloody trials, gut-wrenching betrayals, sinister motives, and broken hearts.
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Adults only
- By Morgen La on 01-21-22
By: Marios Christou, and others
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The Peloponnesian War
- By: Thucydides
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 26 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Historians universally agree that Thucydides was the greatest historian who has ever lived, and that his story of the Peloponnesian conflict is a marvel of forensic science and fine literature. That such a triumph of intellectual accomplishment was created at the end of the fifth century B.C. in Greece is, perhaps, not so surprising, given the number of original geniuses we find in that period. But that such an historical work would also be simultaneously acknowledged as a work of great literature and a penetrating ethical evaluation of humanity is one of the miracles of ancient history.
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You better know the events before listening
- By David A. Montalvo on 05-25-16
By: Thucydides
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Ancient Greece 101: Greek History, Myth, and Civilization
- By: Christopher M. Bellitto
- Narrated by: Christopher M. Bellitto
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
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Ancient Greece was one of the most fertile civilizations in history, and its influence on Western philosophy, theology, and civilization is undeniable. Now, you can discover the fascinating legacy of ancient Greece through entertaining and enlightening lectures. With Prof. Bellitto, you will gain a deeper understanding of what made ancient Greece so unique: its polis and democracy, its great battles and personalities, its soaring artistic and literary achievements.
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The way history should be taught
- By Tom McGowan on 03-07-20
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- Tod Higman
- 01-12-23
Great to focus on one region and people.
I'm a layman and no scholar, so your perception may vary. I felt this book was one of the best histories I've read because it didn't have any artificial boundaries, i.e the Persian empire or the Crusades. Just because the Persian empire fell didn't mean that Asia didn't have a huge impact on the Aegean afterward. This book keeps the story going forward all the way to the present.
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- Lisa Ford
- 02-24-25
Comprehensive overview
Really enjoyed this comprehensive history of Greece. The subject matter was compelling with a balanced telling of the long history of Greece. The narrator was terrific.
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- Rusty Krauss
- 07-16-23
All encompassing history of the Greeks beautifully read
Ranging from 5000 BCE to 2022 this history demonstrates again and again that is much more important to study the Greeks than Greece - although you will find plenty of both in this masterful work. The wonderful narration keeps this lengthy tome fresh and engaging.
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- Motomatic
- 07-11-23
Great narration marred by a few mispronunciations
I tried reading the ebook version of this but couldn't finish. Anna Crowe does a great job narrating this and I cruised through the audiobook. Her pronunciation of Greek terms seemed very good to me, she nailed some hard names. But oddly, she mispronounced some more common words and place names.
The author is fluent in Greek and his knowledge adds a lot to the book. I wish he had been more involved in the audiobook.
Overall, very much worth the listen.
I would be interested to see the same author and narrator do a similar book that focuses on modern Greece.
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- gmurphy92
- 03-27-22
An Ethnography of the Greeks
In the vein of the sweeping historical narratives like “Sapiens”, Beaton sets out on a journey to describe the Greek people and chart the evolution of a nation and heritage over time.
Genuinely impressive in its breadth, he does fall victim to skimming over some important historical details (mostly around the formation of the modern Greek state). However, this is bound to happen when trying to summarize over 3000 years of recorded history.
This is a valuable contribution and a great launching off point to those seeking to understand a people and a culture that is both ancient and modern, deeply influenced by the many periods they have survived. It is rare to find books that try to bridge the gap between Ancient Greece and the modern iteration of the Greek state, and Beaton keyed in the Greek people and language as the unifying theme between the two. His nuanced understanding of the complexities of the Greek sense of “ethnos” is refreshing.
The performance was good overall. Some complicated modern Greek pronunciations were surprisingly accurate. However common Greek words were pronounced incorrectly, I was surprised when the narrator pronounced “όχι” as “Oshi”.
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- Maria C.
- 08-03-22
Enjoyable easy to comprehend history of Greece
I thought the narrator did a terrific job and honestly most books like this put me to sleep rather quickly but this one did not. Kudos to this author and thanks for summarizing centuries clearly.
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